Nigeria Players Abroad
Chelsea star, Ugochukwu celebrates 20th birthday with Nigerian parents
By Monsurah Olatunji
Chelsea player of Nigerian descent, Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu celebrated his 20th birthday the Naija way.
Born to Nigerian parents in Rennes, France, the midfielder visited Owerri, Nigeria to connect with his roots two weeks ago.
The defensive midfielder is the nephew of former Super Eagles defender, Apam Onyekachi.
Although he has played for France at U18, U19 and U21 level, the celebrant is still eligible to pledge allegiance with the Green and White shirt of the Super Eagles.
Ugochukwu posted a picture of him with his Nigerian parents on his social platforms with the caption;
“I am grateful to God Almighty for this new age of greater height ! 
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The eligible Nigerian signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea at the start of his season, assuring himself of a lengthy stay to develop into a world-class midfielder at Stamford Bridge.
